Correct or Change Your Name

Prepare your documents. If you DO have the title:Write or type the correct or changed name directly on the title, above the name to be updated. Complete Section F of the Statement of Facts (REG 256) form, and add your signature to the bottom of the form.

If you do NOT have the title (due to loss, theft, damage):

Complete an Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227) form

Complete Section F Show Citation 11 of the Statement of Facts (REG 256) form, and add your signature to the bottom of the form.

Gather at least one proof of ownership document as evidence that the vehicle belongs to you. This could be the registration card, a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin, a Letter of Release from the lienholder, or a Bill of Sale along with a Registration Certificate.Be prepared to pay the duplicate certificate of title fee. If a lien-holder has the title:

Complete Section F Show Citation 22 of the Statement of Facts (REG 256) form

Add your signature to the bottom of the form.

Give the completed and signed REG 256 form to your lienholder and ask them to submit it (along with your title) to the DMV.If your last name is hyphenated or has multiple words, it will appear as one word on your California Certificate of Title and registration card. This is not an error and does not require correction

Changing your Address

Notify DMV of Your Change of Address

Submit a DMV Change of Address (DMV 14) form using the option below that is most convenient for you:

By mail: Download the DMV 14 form (or call DMV at 1-800-777-0133 to request to have the form mailed to you; note this may take up to 5 days to receive) and mail the completed form to the address listed on the form.

Expect it to take about 20 days for the change to be finalized in DMV’s system when submitting via mail.In person:
Visit any DMV office, complete a DMV 14 form, and give it to a representative to submit for processing.Expect it to take about 10 days for the change to be finalized in the DMV’s system when submitting in-person.

For more information about California's DMV system. Please visit the California DMV Website here: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/